And for the vacated women’s featherweight championship, the wait is over for Cris Cyborg, who has been pining for UFC gold, and Invicta FC bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger, who has waited years for a UFC contract.

Here’s a closer look at each title fight:

Cormier vs. Jones

The time for the talk is over. Cormier has reigned over the 205-pound division for two years since Jones was stripped of the title for a hit-and-run incident in Albuquerque.

However, Cormier’s unanimous-decision loss to Jones at the start of 2015 overshadows his success.

Cormier had never lost in the cage. Jones beat him, 49-46, on all three judges’ scorecards.

Cormier (19-1), a two-time Olympic wrestler, had never been taken down. Jones took him down three times.

Four victories later — a championship victory over Anthony Johnson, a split-decision win over Alexander Gustafsson, a non-title unanimous decision over Anderson Silva, and another submission of Johnson — Cormier says holding the title for two years has buoyed him with confidence and experience.

Cormier has been waiting to exact revenge against Jones.

“I know I can beat that man. I know, from the moment I walked out of the Octagon, that if we fought again I could get my hand raised,” Cormier said. “There was never any doubt, and losing the first time did not deter me in any way, shape or form. I still feel the same way.”

Jones (22-1), despite having just one fight in the past 18 months, didn’t want a tuneup fight before facing Cormier.

His length, speed, power and unpredictable arsenal of punches, elbows and kicks lend to his confidence, especially since he feels he shut Cormier down the first time.

“I adjust very, very well in the heat of the battle,” Jones said. “No matter what he has different, I just believe that I’m like water out there and there’s nothing he can throw at me I’ve never seen before.”

Last time, Jones made Cormier cry by earning the decision. This time, he thinks he can do even more.

“Prediction is to see Daniel Cormier … possibly be finished, you know?” Jones said. “I believe I’m gonna win this fight by a TKO or a submission.”

Woodley vs. Maia

If styles make fights, this one is a giant question mark.

Woodley, 35, won the welterweight title a year ago Sunday with a stunning knockout of Robbie Lawler. He has since fought Stephen Thompson to a thrilling draw and a dull majority-decision victory — the latter a snoozer at UFC 209 in March because Thompson was cautious of Woodley’s counter-striking and Woodley waited for Thompson to engage.

Woodley believes he has yet to deliver a peak performance.

“I’ve still yet to have a fight where I showcase everything my coaches know I’m capable of,” Woodley (16-3-1) said. “All the skills, all the things that I bring to the table. I’ve yet to have that fight where we see me pour it all on.

“I’m just looking for that perfect fight, and hopefully Demian Maia will be one step closer to that one.”

Maia (25-6) brings a seven-fight winning streak and an unparalleled Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission game into the Octagon.

He is one victory from tying Michael Bisping at 20 for most UFC wins. And if he can get Woodley to tap, he would tie Kenny Florian for most submission victories in the UFC with seven.

Records are nice, Maia says, but they’ll be broken one day.

“The thing that if I get will be more, mine forever, would be the belt,” said the 39-year-old Brazilian — the oldest to fight for the 170-pound title.

“The most important is to do well, to fight well, to do my best to get this belt on Saturday.”

Woodley, who hasn’t lost in his past five fights, says it’s ludicrous to suggest Maia won’t take him down. Then again, he points out that Jake Shields tried to take him down 18 times in 2013 — and went 0 for 18.

The champ expects Maia to attack early and often before they start sweating, making grips more slippery and submissions more difficult.

“He’s gonna get on me quickly, he’s gonna make it really claustrophobic,” Woodley said. “But at the end of the day, I’ve proven I can do these five rounds and I can do them like a champion.”

Cyborg vs. Evinger

First Cyborg waited for a UFC title shot. Then she waited to finally get an opponent.

Evinger waited for a UFC contract. Then she got a UFC title shot.

The UFC’s new women’s featherweight division seeks to gain some normalcy after a whirlwind and weird five months.

Germaine de Randamie narrowly defeated Holly Holm in a controversial decision to win the inaugural 145-pound championship. Then de Randamie balked at fighting Cyborg and was subsequently stripped of the title.

The UFC lined up Cyborg, the former Invicta FC featherweight champ, against current Invicta FC featherweight champ Megan Anderson — only to have Anderson back out eight days later.

In from Houston comes Evinger, 36, only the fifth female fighter to fight for a title in her UFC debut.

She is moving up 10 pounds and likely giving away even more come fight night, but she’s not lacking for confidence.

“I think when you look at her opponents and my opponents, I kind of think my opponents have been tougher in the past and I’ve dominated there,” said Evinger (19-5), who has won 11 in a row over the past six years. “I think ultimately it’s a superfight. It’s definitely gonna be a good opportunity to prove I’m up here where I need to be.”

For her part, Cyborg (16-1, 1 NC) is just happy to be here. It’s her third UFC fight, though her first two were at a catchweight of 140 pounds, which led to challenging weight cuts for the Brazilian powerhouse.

Fighting at her natural weight, Cyborg has been beaming all week, capped by a lively capoeira performance at Thursday’s open workout that had many of the fans cheering her.

“I feel very happy, it looked like Brazil,” Cyborg said of the crowd’s reaction. “I feel like California feels like this. A lot of fans come to see me. I feel very blessed and very thankful for my fans. Cyborg Nation makes my heart really happy and motivated for being there.”

In the end, Cyborg isn’t making predictions. She’s finally fighting for a UFC belt, so whatever Evinger might say, Cyborg is grateful for her and this opportunity.

“I respect her for accepting the fight. She’s top 10 in the world at 135 and I’m happy she’s agreed to fight me,” Cyborg said. “She can say everything she’s gonna do in the cage. It’s gonna be an amazing fight Saturday.”

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